Article II: Membership Covenant:

Having received Christ as my Lord and Savior and having been baptized, and being in agreement with the Articles of Faith of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church, its Purpose Statement, and its structure, I feel led by the Holy Spirit to unite with the Chestnut Grove Church Family. In doing so, I commit myself to God and to the other members to do the following: 1.I will protect the unity of my church by acting in love toward other members ...by acting in love toward other members. ...by refusing to gossip. ...by following the leadership of the church. 2.I will share the responsibility of my church ...by praying for its' growth. ...by inviting the unchurched to attend. ...by warmly welcoming those to visit. 3.I will support the testimony of my church ...by attending faithfully. ...by living a godly life. ...by giving regularly.

Rights of Members:

Every member of the church is entitled to one vote on all matters requiring a congregational vote, providing the member is present. Every member